Manisha Koirala: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 61
- on screen
- 1991–2024
- box office
- $82.2M
- average score
- 57
- Born
- August 16, 1970 (age 56)
- Birthplace
- Biratnagar, Nepal
- Citizenship
- Nepal
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1989-present
- Spouses
- Samrat Dahal
The Best Manisha Koirala Movies
The highest-rated films Manisha Koirala is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Lust Stories (2018) scores highest, at 75. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 75 Lust Stories 2018 · Reena (Dibakar Banerjee's segment) -
Movie Echo Score: Score 69 99 Songs 2019 · Psychologist -
Movie Echo Score: Score 61 Sanju 2018 · Nargis Dutt -
Movie Echo Score: Score 57 India Sweets and Spices 2021 · Sheila Kapur -
Movie Echo Score: Score 51 Prassthanam 2019 · Saroj Pratap Singh -
Movie Echo Score: Score 46 Maska 2020 · Diana Irani
Manisha Koirala's Career in Numbers
Manisha Koirala's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Manisha Koirala works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Saudagar (1991) to Heeramandi (2024), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Manisha Koirala Movies by Decade
- 1990s 27
- 2000s 20
- 2010s 9
- 2020s 5
The 1990s were Manisha Koirala's busiest decade, with 27 films.
Manisha Koirala Movies by Genre
- Drama 20
- Romance 12
- Thriller 8
- Crime 6
- Action 5
- Comedy 4
- Biography 1
- Horror 1
- Fantasy 1
- Adventure 1
Drama is the genre Manisha Koirala has worked in most, with 20 films, ahead of romance (12).
Manisha Koirala Career Milestones
- First film
- Saudagar 1991
- Biggest box office hit
- Sanju $76.7M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Lust Stories Movie Echo Score 75
- Newest film
- Heeramandi 2024
Manisha Koirala Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Manisha Koirala is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 57. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2024
Tees as Ayesha Draboo · Drama - 2024
Heeramandi as Mallikajaan · Drama - 2023
Shehzada as Yashu · Romance Worldwide box office: $511K Movie Echo Score: 41 - 2021
India Sweets and Spices as Sheila Kapur · Comedy Worldwide box office: $331K Movie Echo Score: 57 - 2020
Maska as Diana Irani · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 46 - 2019
99 Songs as Psychologist · Drama Movie Echo Score: 69 - 2019
Prassthanam as Saroj Pratap Singh · Action Worldwide box office: $97.2K Movie Echo Score: 51 - 2018
Sanju as Nargis Dutt · Biography Worldwide box office: $76.7M Movie Echo Score: 61 - 2018
Lust Stories as Reena (Dibakar Banerjee's segment) · Drama Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2017
Dear Maya as Maya · Drama - 2016
Oru Melliya Kodu as Maaya · Crime - 2012
Bhoot Returns as Namrata · Horror Worldwide box office: $16.5K - 2011
Mappillai as Rajeshwari · Comedy Worldwide box office: $9.87K - 2010
Elektra as Diana · Crime - 2009
Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish as Juhi · Drama - 2008
Mehbooba as Varsha/Payal · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.03M - 2008
Tulsi: Mathrudevobhava as Tulsi · Drama Worldwide box office: $14.4K - 2007
Anwar as Anita · Drama Worldwide box office: $53.3K - 2006
Darwaaza Bandh Rakho as Julie · Crime - 2005
Mumbai Xpress as Ahalya · Comedy - 2004
Tum: A Dangerous Obsession as Kamini Gupta · Romance - 2004
Paisa Vasool as Maria · Crime - 2003
Calcutta Mail as Sanjana · Action Worldwide box office: $500K - 2002
Ek Chhotisi Love Story as The woman · Romance - 2002
Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani as Divya / Vasundra · Thriller Worldwide box office: $1.43M - 2002
Baba as Chamundeeswari · Fantasy Worldwide box office: $37.7K - 2002
Company as Saroja · Crime - 2001
Moksha: Salvation as Ritika Sanyal · Drama - 2001
Aalavandhan as Sharmilee · Thriller Worldwide box office: $2.16K - 2001
Lajja as Vaidehi · Drama Worldwide box office: $872K - 2001
Grahan as Parvati Shastri - 2000
Champion as Sapna Khanna · Drama - 2000
Baaghi as rani · Romance - 2000
Khauff as Neha · Action Worldwide box office: $101K - 1999
Mudhalvan as Thenmozhi · Thriller - 1999
Kachche Dhaage as Ruksana · Drama - 1999
Hindustan Ki Kasam as Roshanaara · Drama Worldwide box office: $310K - 1999
Mann as Priya Verma · Romance - 1999
Laawaris as Anshu Mehra - 1999
Lal Baadshah as Kiran · Drama Worldwide box office: $151K - 1998
Maharaja as Shaili Mathur · Adventure - 1998
Dil Se.. as Meghna · Romance - 1998
Achanak as Pooja · Thriller - 1998
Salaakhen as Special Appearance in "Pichhu Pade Hai" Song · Drama - 1998
Yugpurush as Sunita · Drama - 1997
Loha as Special Appearance · Action - 1997
Gupt: The Hidden Truth as Sheetal Choudhry · Thriller - 1996
Khamoshi: The Musical as Annie · Romance - 1996
Indian as Aishwarya · Thriller Worldwide box office: $184 - 1996
Majhdhaar as Radha Rai · Romance - 1996
Agni Sakshi as Shivangi Kapoor / Madhu · Thriller - 1995
Guddu as Salina Gupta · Romance - 1995
Criminal as Dr. Swetha · Thriller - 1995
Dushmani: A Violent Love Story as Sapna Oberoi · Romance - 1995
Bombay as Shaila Banu Pillai · Drama - 1994
1942: A Love Story as Rajeshwari Pathak · Romance - 1994
Sangdil Sanam as Sanam · Crime - 1993
Dhanwaan as Imli · Drama - 1993
Insaniyat Ke Devta as Nisha · Romance - 1992
Yalgaar as Meghna Kumar · Action - 1991
Saudagar as Radha · Drama
Who Is Manisha Koirala?
Manisha Koirala was born in Biratnagar, Nepal in 1970 and is 56 years old. Credited on films since 1991, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
**Manisha Koirala** is a *renowned* Nepalese actress whose career spans over three decades, beginning with the Nepali film *Pheri Bhetaula* in 1989 and quickly crossing over to Bollywood with Subhash Ghai’s *Saudagar* (1991). Born on 16 August 1970 in Biratnagar, Nepal, into the influential Koirala political family, she leveraged her early education in Varanasi, Delhi and Mumbai to break into Indian cinema, where she became celebrated for her versatility and emotive depth. Her breakthrough roles in *1942: A Love Story* (1994) and Mani Ratnam’s critically acclaimed *Bombay* (1995) earned her the first Filmfare nominations and a Filmfare Awards South win, establishing her as a formidable talent capable of portraying complex characters ranging from a naive lover to a courageous activist caught in communal strife. Subsequent mainstream successes such as *Agni Sakshi* (1996), *Gupt: The Hidden Truth* (1997), *Dil Se…* (1998) and *Company* (2002) cemented her status as one of the highest‑paid and most admired actresses of the 1990s, while her performances in *Khamoshi: The Musical* and *Lajja* showcased her willingness to tackle socially relevant narratives.
Beyond commercial cinema, Koirala has been a champion of art‑house and socially conscious projects, starring in the survival drama *Escape From Taliban* (2003), the Malayalam psychological thriller *Elektra* (2010) and the anthology *I Am* (2010). After a courageous battle with stage‑IV ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2012, she returned to the screen with the poignant *Dear Maya* (2017) and portrayed legendary actress Nargis in Rajkumar Hirani’s *Sanju* (2018), further proving her resilience and artistic vigor. An appointed UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador for both India and Nepal, she has devoted considerable effort to women’s rights, child education, and disaster relief, authoring the memoir *Healed* to share her cancer journey. In recent years, she continues to captivate audiences with performances in streaming ventures such as *Lust Stories*, *Maska* and the acclaimed series *Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar* (2024), earning a Filmfare OTT award and reaffirming her enduring influence on South Asian cinema.
Who Manisha Koirala Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Manisha Koirala shares the most films with. Jackie Shroff comes first, with 9 films together, followed by Sanjay Dutt (6).
Manisha Koirala: Questions & Answers
How many movies Manisha Koirala has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Manisha Koirala been in?
Manisha Koirala is credited on 61 films, from 1991 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Manisha Koirala's highest-grossing movie?
Sanju (2018) is Manisha Koirala's biggest box office hit, with $76.7M worldwide, ahead of Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002) ($1.43M). Across every film with box office figures, Manisha Koirala's movies have made $82.2M.
Manisha Koirala's biggest hits What is the best Manisha Koirala movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Manisha Koirala's best-rated film is Lust Stories (2018) with a score of 75, followed by 99 Songs (2019) (69).
Best Manisha Koirala movies, ranked How old is Manisha Koirala?
Manisha Koirala is 56 years old, born on August 16, 1970 in Biratnagar, Nepal.
What is Manisha Koirala's newest movie?
The most recent film on Manisha Koirala's filmography is Tees (2024), in the role of Ayesha Draboo.
Who does Manisha Koirala work with most often?
Manisha Koirala shares the most films with Jackie Shroff (9 films), Sanjay Dutt (6 films) and Nassar (6 films).
The Best Manisha Koirala Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 61 credits.
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